Notice of dependency proceedings for children A.G. and A.G.
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- Published
- Category
- Court Notice
- City
- Decatur
- Case #
- 25J02278
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
Attend the court hearing
Be present at the DeKalb County Juvenile Court on January 15, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
- 2
Obtain case documents
Visit the Clerk's office at 4309 Memorial Dr., Decatur, Georgia for case documents.
- 3
Prepare for virtual hearing
Join the hearing via Zoom using ID 9970-509-5447 if attending virtually.
- 4
Contact legal counsel
Reach out to Jerry W. Thacker for legal representation if needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the case number for the dependency notice?
- The case number is 25J02278.
- When is the court hearing for the dependency case?
- The court hearing is scheduled for January 15, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
- How can I obtain a copy of the petition?
- You can get a free copy from the Clerk of the Juvenile Court during business hours.
- Is legal counsel available for this case?
- Yes, the court will appoint an attorney if you cannot afford one.
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Full Notice Text
160-503563 12/4,12/11,12/18 12/25IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF DEKALB COUNTYSTATE OF GEORGIAIN THE INTEREST OF FILE NO.++990375211,990375212 A. G. SEX:M DOB:10/08/09 CASE#25J02278 A. G. SEX:M DOB:03/09/11 CASE#25J02279++Child/Children Under the Age of 18NOTICE OF DEPENDENCY PROCEEDINGSTO: Preshandrian Chapple, biological mother and any known/unknown, named/unnamed biological, putative, and/or legal father, of the above-named children, WHOSE WHEREABOUTS ARE UNKNOWN:GREETINGS: Pursuant to an Order of this Court dated November 20, 2025, you are hereby notified that a Dependency Petition was filed against you in this Court by the Georgia Department of Human Resources, through its agent, the DeKalb County Division of Family and Children Services (Department), alleging that the whereabouts of the biological parents of the above-named children are unknown. The Petition asks the Court to find that the children are dependent children as defined by O.C.G.A. sec. 15-11-2 (22), The following matters are pending and will also be heard at this time, the Dispositional and Initial Review Hearing and Revocation of Guardianship Hearing. A free copy of the petitions and proposed case plans may be obtained from the Clerk of the Juvenile Court of DeKalb County, 4309 Memorial Dr., Decatur, Georgia 30032, on any day, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.You are commanded to be and appear at the DeKalb County Juvenile Court 4309 Memorial Dr., Decatur, Georgia 30032, on the 15th of January 2026 at 9:00 o'clock a.m. to show cause why the request of the Department regarding legal custody of the above-named children should not be granted. This matter will be held virtually via Zoom. Computer access is available at the DeKalb County Juvenile Court if needed. The Zoom ID number for this hearing is 9970-509-5447. You may file in the office of the Clerk of this Court and serve upon Petitioner's attorney, Jerry W. Thacker, at PO. Box 83480 Conyers, Georgia 30013. A party is entitled to legal counsel in these proceedings, and the Court will appoint an attorney for you if you are unable, without undue financial hardship, to employ counsel.WITNESS, the Honorable Desiree Sutton Peagler, JudgeThis 20th day of November 2025./S/ Antoinette Johnson-BrantleyClerk, Juvenile Court of DeKalb